Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives are continuing their investigation into a deputy-involved shooting of a male Black adult that occurred on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
Detectives have learned, at approximately 9:32 P.M., deputies from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station responded to the 500 block of W. Ave. J-12 in the city of Lancaster, regarding a known Criminal Threats suspect, seated in a vehicle in front of the victim’s location.
When deputies attempted to contact the suspect, they observed him holding a rifle. The suspect became uncooperative and barricaded himself inside of the vehicle. The deputies attempted to negotiate the suspect’s surrender for approximately an hour and a half. During the negotiation, the suspect pointed the rifle at deputies and a deputy-involved shooting occurred.
The suspect was treated at the scene and transported to a local area hospital where he was listed in critical condition.
No deputies were injured and a rifle was recovered at the scene.
Detectives are canvassing the area for possible video surveillance and/or witnesses.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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Deputy Tracy Koerner
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012
http://www.lasd.org
213-229-1700
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE FOLLOWS:
DATE: Wednesday, September 22, 2021
TIME: Approximately 11:10 P.M.
LOCATION: 500 blk, W. Ave. J-12, Lancaster
SUSPECT: Male Adult
HANDLING UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Brandon Dean
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide Detectives are responding to investigate a deputy-involved shooting. The incident was reported Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at approximately 11:10 P.M., on the 500 block of W. Ave. J-12, Lancaster
The suspect was struck by gunfire. He was transported to a local area hospital for treatment.
No deputies were injured.
There is no additional information available at this time.
Whenever a deputy-involved shooting occurs involving Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies, and a person is struck by gunfire, multiple independent investigations immediately begin at the scene. These include separate investigations by the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department immediately notifies the Office of the Inspector General who sends a representative to the incident scene and provides independent oversight throughout the investigative process. Once concluded, a preliminary review is conducted by the Critical Incident Review Panel to determine whether any immediate actions are warranted. Every aspect of the shooting is reviewed by the Sheriff's Executive Force Review Committee. Input from Constitutional Policing Advisors is provided during the process. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Justice System Integrity Division, conducts a legal analysis to determine whether any criminal charges will be filed and if the shooting was legally justified.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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Deputy Tracy Koerner
Sheriff's Information Bureau - Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles California 90012
213-229-1700
Website: http://www.lasd.org
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